A quantitive discussion with Trustees about the opportunities for increasing board diversity presented by remote meetings [spacer height="20px"] Introduction The initial UK lockdown saw increased participation in virtual meetings and trustee meetings were no exception. It quickly became apparent that the pivot to a virtual platform was not...
I have been leaping out of bed in the morning recently, not a state of affairs that is my default setting I have to add! There do seem to be a lucky few to whom this feeling is a natural constant but in my experience...
In 2001 I secured my first fundraising job with the National Film and Television School as the Marketing and Events Fundraiser. From day one, I was put in charge of organising an auction of film and television memorabilia at Christie’s, the proceeds of which would go...
How do you get your first break into the charity sector? I am often asked for advice on how to land that first job in the charity sector and it is always one of those intriguing questions that requires a different answer every time. A few weeks...
I recenlty went to Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook and asked the following question: ‘Best thing about working in fundraising that doesn't involve the phrase ‘making a difference'?’ And I received some lovely reasons as to what drives fundraiser's all across the UK to get out of bed...
Unless you have been on another planet for the last few months you will be more than aware of the negative stories being told in the media about the charity sector and fundraising in particular. Now, I’m not suggesting the sector didn’t need a wake...